What is ‘anti-gender’ politics?
From the comments section on the Internet to the halls of power where political decisions are made, ‘anti-gender’ actors question the validity of gender and sexual diversity—or, even more broadly, any kind of diversity. Sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia are mustered by the same actors that mobilise racism, ableism, and anti-immigrant sentiments.
Anti-gender’ mobilisations imperil gender and sexual equality, the inclusion of trans* and nonbinary people, multiculturalism, and academic freedoms.
‘Anti-gender’ politics is a complex phenomenon, present across Europe and spanning from illiberal and authoritarian regimes to those considered liberal and democratic. Studying such a complex issue requires an equally intricate, well-executed research project.